Rafael Leao’s future may be a subject to watch closely over the coming weeks as Tottenham continue to monitor the AC Milan star.
Signing a new left-winger has emerged as a priority for Spurs, who are expected to make multiple additions to their forward line before the start of the new season.
It emerged earlier this month that Tottenham have held discussions with Milan over Rafael Leao, who has two years left on his contract at the San Siro.
Some sources have even claimed that the Portugal international had informed Tottenham he is willing to join them ahead of the new season.
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Some Italian journalists have even suggested that Spurs are willing to make an offer of around £51m for Leao, which could be enough to clinch the deal for the 27-year-old.
A new report in SportMediaSet (as relayed by TEAMtalk) has now suggested that Milan have turned their attention to Man City’s Phil Foden as they look to replace the Tottenham target.
However, the report explains that the Rossoneri may struggle to raise the cash required to land the England international despite the speculation over Leao’s future.
The website claims Leao wants to leave San Siro and is open to hearing a proposal from Tottenham, but adds that it is not clear what is happening with the Milan star’s future at the moment.
Have Spurs shifted their attention away from Leao?
Over recent days, many outlets have claimed that Tottenham are stepping up their pursuit of Savinho after identifying the Man City man as their top winger target.
In fact, The Daily Mail have even confidently asserted that the Brazilian will make a £65m switch to Tottenham, and that City have already begun looking for a replacement.
It would thus appear that the Leao pursuit has been put on the back burner by the North London club for now.